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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.45, 1,266.48 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.45, 1,266.48 and 296.63 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.45 : 1,266.48 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.45/1,266.48 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.45x = 1,266.48 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.45x = 375,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,675.96/844.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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